Besides known risk factors for dementia such as diabetes, smoking, down syndrome, heavy alcohol use, obesity, high homocysteine levels, and of course, age, there is much we can do to protect our brains against neurodegeneration.

Maximise brain health by ensuring:

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Optimal Vit D levels

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Strength/resistance training as part of your regular exercise

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Avoid toxins esp mercury and aluminium

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Manage high Blood Pressure

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Avoid/manage insulin resistance (Alzheimer's has been described by some researchers as Diabetes Type 3)